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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,058.68, 16,588.96 and 3,161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,058.68, 16,588.96 and 3,161.32 is: 4,742.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,058.68 : 16,588.96 = 3,161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,058.68/16,588.96 = 3,161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,058.68x = 16,588.96 × 3,161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,058.68x = 52,443,011.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,443,011.03/11,058.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.25

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